Pep Talks

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Mindful Nutrition – Episode #72 The last two PEP Talks I have encouraged you to assess, and possibly detox, unhealthy auditory inputs, I thought this was the perfect time to also encourage you to assess your nutritional intake. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Mindful Nutrition – Episode #72, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Previous episode mentioned in this podcast: PEP Talk – KISS – Episode #33

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Digital Detox – Episode #71. In this month's PEP Talk, I review the negative consequences of increased screen time and I share some tips on how you can begin reducing your media consumption. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Digital Detox – Episode #71, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Influences – Episode #70. Last month's PEP Talk, I reviewed the profound research by Dr. Masaru Emoto. In this month's PEP Talk, I am expanding upon that research by encouraging you to assess the information that you bring into your psyche. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Influences – Episode #70, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Intentions and Water – Episode #69. Our thoughts and words can help or hurt. In this month's PEP Talk I share the powerful research of Dr. Masaru Emoto – the impact of words on the molecular structure of water. It is such profound and transformational research so please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Intentions and Water – Episode #69, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Resources mentioned in today's PEP Talk: Article: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUIJjiQCV34 Video: https://rumble.com/v42uy7z-the-miraculous-nature-of-water.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyQVu_8EFc  

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! I am prayerful 2025 brings you joy, good health, and laughter. Are you someone who sets New Year's resolutions? It may surprise you to know, I am not a fan of New Year's resolutions and I explain why in this month's PEP Talk. I also provide a suggestion on a shift in mindset to assist you in making changes in life – at any time, not merely on January 1st. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – New Year's Resolutions – Episode #68, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Previous episode mentioned in this month's podcast: PEP Talk – 5 Minutes to Health – Episode #21  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk, Emergency Mood Boosters II – Episode #67. Last year, at this time, I provided some Emergency Mood Boosters, to assist in increasing your energy and improving your mood. I thought it would be fun, and helpful, to provide some new tips for this year. I am prayerful you have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters II – Episode #67, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully, to attain true PEP for life! Originally posted December 2017 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Year End Communication Check-In – Episode #66. As I shared in January of this year, over the course of the year, I would be doing occasional check-ins to encourage you to apply the information from the PEP Talks to your day-to-day life. The year is coming to a close and I am prayerful you have been more intentional with your communication and that you have felt more connected with your loved ones. It would be fun to hear from you, and learn what you put into practice and what you found most helpful. If you currently work with me, please share this with me during one of our sessions. If you are not working directly with me, please feel free to give me a call. I really would love your feedback. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Year End Communication Check-In – Episode #66, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Care Without Carrying – Episode #65. This podcast topic has been on my heart for quite some time and since, last month's PEP Talk was about Care and Interest, I thought this would be a good time to discuss the concept of caring without carrying. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Care Without Carrying – Episode #65, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Care and Interest – Episode #64. This month's PEP Talk is continuing the theme of healthy communication to build healthier relationships. I am wondering…What I review in this month's PEP Talk, is it a notion you have previously considered? Have I piqued your interest? Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Care and Interest – Episode #64, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Unconditional Love – Episode #63.  This year I have been talking quite a bit about communication. My hope is you are practicing healthier communication and being more intentional with your words and the messages you are sending. I want you and the people in your world to feel more connected and understood.   In today's PEP Talk I discuss the concept of unconditional love. What is unconditional love and are humans capable of loving unconditionally?   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Unconditional Love – Episode #63, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Absolutes – Episode #62. In today's PEP Talk, I am continuing the theme of healthy communication and I am again highlighting the theme of moving away from right/wrong communication. In today's PEP Talk, I review my perspective on speaking in absolutes and how communicating from a place of curiosity is healthier. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Absolutes – Episode #62, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Stop Shoulding Yourself – Episode #61. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on an individual's thoughts and how those thoughts impact the person's feelings and behaviors. In today's PEP Talk I share a simple CBT distorted thinking pattern that can negatively impact your life because it feeds a sense of judgment which can lead to guilt and rebellion. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Stop Shoulding Yourself – Episode #61, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted February 2018 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Mid-Year Communication Check-In – Episode #60 As I mentioned in January's podcast, it is heavy on my heart to emphasize healthy communication. I believe communication is the key ingredient that helps to cultivate relationships – to bring people closer together, to feel more connected – and to bring more peace into your life. I am seeking to keep healthy communication practices on your radar – to encourage you to practice, practice, practice. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Mid-Year Communication Check-In – Episode #60, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Statements – Episode #59.   This is an extremely simple communication technique that provides a profound effect. This technique can be utilized within your personal or professional life with equal efficacy.    Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – I Statements – Episode #59, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life!     Originally posted on YouTube June 2017    

Welcome to today's PEP Talk –  How to Love Criticism – Episode #58.   In last month's PEP Talk, Profound Love, I encouraged you to accept the feedback you receive from loved ones in order to love them the way they need to be loved – to love them profoundly.    Developing the ability to love someone profoundly, requires the acceptance of feedback -- without making excuses, becoming defensive, or discounting the feedback.    In this month's PEP Talk, I encourage you to reflect on how you hear/accept feedback and I provide some possible reasons why accepting feedback might be challenging.     Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – How to Love Criticism – Episode #58, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   How to Love Criticism | WorkLife with Adam Grant   PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46   PEP Talk – Profound Love – Episode #57  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Profound Love – Episode #57. I thought February was the perfect month to share a little tip about how we can love in a profound manner. As you will notice, I reference the I Am Right PEP Talk – Episode #46 – keeping with the theme of focusing on healthy communication and cultivating healthy relationships ;-) Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Profound Love – Episode #57, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube February 2017

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – I Am Right Check- In – Episode #56 I thought it would be good to start the year off reminding you, and encouraging you, to focus on healthy communication. For this month's podcast I am highlighting concepts from previously recorded PEP Talk podcasts because it takes a great deal of repetition for a behavior to become a natural part of who we are. I am seeking to keep healthy communication practices on your radar so you will practice, practice, practice. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – I Am Right Check-In – Episode #56, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46   PEP Talk – Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters – Episode #55 It is December, which means the holiday season is upon us, and I wanted to share some quick, go-to tips this month, to assist you increasing your energy and improving your mood. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters – Episode #55, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Habit versus Willpower – Episode #54. It is the beginning of November and we are embarking upon the holiday season. I recognize this can be a time of year when people overindulge or struggle to follow through on behaviors they know are healthy. Therefore, what better time of year, than now, for me to assist you in developing healthier habits? Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Habit versus Willpower – Episode #54, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Should and Like – Episode #53. My PEP Talks for June, July, and August primarily focused on healthy communication to help deepen your relationships. In September, I discussed the cognitive distortion, labeling, which can negatively impact one's self-esteem and self-worth. In today's PEP Talk, I share a communication tip and review a common cognitive distortion. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Should and Like – Episode #53, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcast mentioned in today's PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Excuses and Filler Words – Episode #14  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Labeling Part II – Episode #52. In today's podcast, I continue the discussion of labeling – I review how labeling can negatively impact a person's self-esteem and self-worth. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Labeling Part II – Episode #52, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcast mentioned in today's PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Don't Be a Victim of Your Diagnosis – Episode #26

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Validation and Inquiry - Episode #50. I regularly hear clients say they do not feel heard or understood. In this month's PEP Talk I share two of the most important communication techniques to build and cultivate relationships – personally and professionally. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Validation and Inquiry – Episode #50, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Validation and Inquiry - Episode #50. I regularly hear clients say they do not feel heard or understood. In this month's PEP Talk I share two of the most important communication techniques to build and cultivate relationships – personally and professionally. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Validation and Inquiry – Episode #50, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Love Languages – Episode #49. How do you feel loved? How do you give love? In today's PEP Talk I review love languages and I want you to think about how you feel most loved and how those around you feel most loved. I encourage you to talk to the individuals in your life, that you care about, and learn their love languages and seek to love them in the manner that means the most to them. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Love Languages – Episode #49, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages Quiz  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Am – Episode #48. Our self-talk plays a significant role in how we feel emotionally. If someone is walking around telling herself that she is a "loser" or that she is "always" making mistakes and is "not good enough,” this individual is going to struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth. Think about it this way...if a child makes a mistake, are you going to berate the child and tell her what a horrible human being she is? No, of course not. Then why do it to yourself? It is important that we encourage ourselves and work to build our self-esteem and self-worth, not tear it down. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – I Am – Episode #48, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube April 2017.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47. Spring is here and I know this can inspire people to clean and organize their homes and lives. In this month's PEP Talk - The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47, I am including an easy tip that will assist you in becoming more organized as well as assisting you in maintaining a clutter free life and home. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life! Originally posted on YouTube March 2017.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46. This month's PEP Talk includes a communication technique that is a true game changer. I am confident, if you make this simple communication style adjustment, you will notice an immediate improvement within your communication -- personally and professionally. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube January 2017.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Failure or Wisdom – Episode #45. As I state in this month's PEP Talk, it is important for all of us to take ownership of our choices; nonetheless, I find many people get too focused on the word "failure" and lose sight of the wisdom they have gleaned. Just because something does not go as we hoped it would, does not mean it was a failure. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Failure or Wisdom – Episode #45, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube October 2016.  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – 31 Days of Self-Care – Episode #44.   This year, I want to encourage you to focus on developing healthy wellness habits. Eileen Laird of Phoenix Helix created an easy-to-follow list of 31 self-care practices.    I challenge you to utilize the month of January to begin cultivating habitual self-care by following the list of activities. Simply perform the activity that is listed for the corresponding day of the month – it will be fun and a great way to start the new year!   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – 31 Days of Self-Care – Episode #44, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   https://pepforlife.com/31-days-of-self-care/  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Laughter Yoga– Episode #43.  I recognize, for some people, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and the antidote to your stress is revealed in this month's PEP Talk.  Keep in mind, this is something you can do all year long – not just during the holidays. It is simple and fun!  Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Laughter Yoga – Episode #43, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  Laughter Yoga Videos  Laugh with Laughter Guru Dr. Madan Kataria  Five minutes instructional laughter yoga video  6 Quick Laughter Yoga Exercises That Access the Now 

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Emotional Endurance – Episode #42. Life can be hard and sometimes it can feel as though, emotionally, life is too much to handle. In today's PEP Talk I want to encourage you to think about how you are strengthening yourself, emotionally, when you are working your way through challenging times. Last month's PEP Talk, This Happened for Me, Not to Me – Episode #41, was a reminder that everything in our lives is allowed for a reason. This month's PEP Talk, is reminding you, you have what it takes to overcome the challenges you face, and you will be stronger, emotionally, on the other side. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Emotional Endurance – Episode #42, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube September 2016.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – This Happened for Me, Not to Me - Episode #41. I cannot adequately express in words how powerful I believe this concept is if you choose to apply it to your life. As I state in the PEP Talk, I honestly believe everything is allowed to happen for a reason. I even believe events that a person may view as "negative" are allowed to occur to serve us in some way. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – This Happened for Me, Not to Me - Episode #41, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube August 2016.

I recognize this month's PEP Talk may not contain much PEP; nonetheless, I am hopeful you will find it helpful. September is Suicide Awareness Prevention Month and in this podcast I share two resources, discuss two myths associated with suicide, potential warning signs as well as a few statistics. Below, I have included the resources mentioned in the podcast. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Suicide Awareness Prevention Month – 988 – Episode #40, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Resources:   Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 - Call or text   Chat by going to 988lifeline.org   Pastor Clayton Hentzel of One Crossing church in Illinois discusses suicide from a biblical perspective:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-crossing-podcast/id1497065834?i=1000577605685  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness Part II – Episode #39. Last month, I published part one of forgiveness. I acknowledged this is a sensitive subject and I expressed my hope that the information was received knowing my intent was to help. I express that same sentiment with this month's PEP Talk. My desire is to help. Part one, primarily focused on reframing forgiveness regarding the forgiveness of another. Part two, focuses on forgiveness of self. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness Part II – Episode #39, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life!

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness – Episode #38. As stated in the PEP Talk, I recognize this is a sensitive subject and I am prayerful you will receive the information I provide, with the genuine intent that I have of wanting to help. I provide a way to reframe the word forgiveness. Holding onto negative energy towards a person is toxic for the person holding onto it – it is a type of prison. Finding a way to release the energy provides freedom and healing. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness – Episode #38, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attine true PEP for life. Originally posted July 2016 on YouTube.

If you are someone who fights against the concept of creating routine/structure in your life, this month's PEP Talk is for you. As I express in this month's PEP Talk, having the discipline to create routine in your life actually provides you with more freedom versus the false belief that it takes away from your freedom. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Discipline Equals Freedom – Episode #37, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attine true PEP for life. Originally posted June 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – May Awareness Month – Episode #36. May is Mental Health Awareness month as well as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In my opinion, this is the perfect pairing. In this month's PEP Talk, I share some of the benefits one receives by being physically active. I encourage you to utilize the month of May as an opportunity to create the habit of physical activity or, if you are already physically active, utilize the month of May to create a new habit to improve your psychological well-being. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – May Awareness Month – Episode #36, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – The Power of Posture – Episode #35. It might surprise you to know that your posture not only impacts your physical health it impacts your psychological health. In this month's PEP Talk, I cite a research study supporting this concept and I also share a power pose recommended by Amy Cuddy to increase your confidence. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – The Power of Posture - Episode #35, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  

Happy Spring and welcome to today's PEP Talk - Spring Cleaning - Episode #34. Are you inspired by the spring weather to tackle a project that has been hanging over your head for far too long? Well, today's PEP Talk includes practical tips to feed that sense of motivation so you have one less "to do," on your list this month. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Spring Cleaning - Episode #34, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted April 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - KISS - Episode #33. Since it is February, I thought I would keep with the theme of Valentine's Day. Even though this PEP Talk is not directly discussing the theme of love, it is all about assisting you in following through with goals/tasks/responsibilities. From my perspective, I would consider that a way of loving yourself because you are minimizing stress in your life. So, for this Valentine's Day, give yourself a gift of love and listen to this month's PEP Talk - KISS - Episode #33, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted February 2016 on YouTube.  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Is There a Perfect Diet? – Episode #32 In today's PEP Talk I answer the question, “Is there a perfect diet?” I also provide simple tips to improve your nutrition as I recognize the start of a new year may prompt the desire to begin new healthy habits. Do not forget about the three free recipe eBooks on my website. All of the recipes are amazingly delicious and nutrient dense! Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Is There a Perfect Diet? and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted January 2016 on YouTube

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Holiday Stress - Episode #31. The holidays, for various reasons, can be a stressful time for many people. Today's PEP Talk provides some tips to assist you in enjoying the holidays versus feeling as though you are merely suffering through them.    Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Holiday Stress - Episode #31, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  Originally posted November 2015 on YouTube

It is November and Thanksgiving is just weeks away. I thought this was the perfect time to encourage you to create a habit of expressing gratitude.  This month's PEP Talk provides practical techniques and examples of how you can create the mindset of gratitude.  Below, I included a list of gratitude questions, I discussed in the podcast, as well as links to the articles I referenced, and my previously recorded podcasts, episode #15 and #25.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Habit of Gratitude – Episode #30, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   Links to articles and previously recorded podcasts mentioned in the podcast: 41+ Gratitude Messages, Letters and Lists by Heather Craig 28 Benefits of Gratitude & Most Significant Research Findings by Courtney Ackerman   PEP Talk – Gratitude – Episode #15   PEP Talk – Mindfulness – Simple Not Easy – Episode #25   List of gratitude questions mentioned in the podcast: What emotionally touched me today?  Who, or what, inspired me today?   What made me smile today?   What's the best thing that happened today?   Describe something lucky that happened to you last year and how your life improved.   Describe a special favor you received, how it helped you, and how it touched you.   Name someone you know who makes your life better and why.   Think of something you used today that other people may take for granted.   What do you appreciate most about the person sitting next to you?   Describe something that you do often that makes you happy and why.   Describe something that happened this past week that you are grateful for and why.   Describe something you have done that you are particularly proud of and why.   Jayson Bradley (2015) -  20 gratitude conversation starters about thankfulness: What memory regularly brings a smile to your face?   Do you typically think that you have more than you need, less than you need, or exactly what you need?   Can you remember a time you received something that you did not think you deserved? How did you feel?   What's the best thing that happened to you today?   What positive adjectives do you think people would use to describe you?   What do you hope that people will say about you at your funeral?   What is something you have given away that you know brought joy to someone else?   Can you remember a time when you had the opportunity to give something, and you didn't?   If you could spend an entire day doing whatever you want, what would it be?   Who is the most generous person you know? What makes them that way?   What is your favorite season? What do you love about it?   What's the sickest you have ever been? How did you get better?   What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?   Do you have a story about a prayer that was answered? What happened?   Is there a time that you had a prayer go unanswered and it turned out for the best?   Imagine you're being interviewed for a newspaper article and the interviewer asks “Who made you the person you are today?”. Whose names would you say?   What do you like about your home? City? Country?   What is the hardest thing you've ever learned to do?   What is your greatest accomplishment?   Who is the person you trust the most? What makes that person so trustworthy?    

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29. Last month, my PEP talk rebroadcast was about personalization. Today, I want to talk about taking offense. Offense is given as an invitation and we have the choice to decline the invitation. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcasts relevant to today's PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Episode #18 PEP Talk – Episode #17 PEP Talk Episode #16

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Q-TIP – Episode #28. Many people struggle with personalization which causes a significant amount of unnecessary pain for the donor and the receiver. I thought it might be helpful to share a little "tip" in this month's PEP Talk to assist in challenging this type of negative thinking. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Q-TIP – Episode #28, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted March 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Choose - Episode #27.  It is important to use language of empowerment versus restraint. Individuals often times incorrectly use the words “I can't” when, in fact, they can (they are capable) they are simply choosing not to. I cite an interesting research study that demonstrates the influence of words with regards to food choices.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – I Choose - Episode #27, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   Originally posted October 2015 on YouTube. 

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Don't Be a Victim of Your Diagnosis - Episode #26 We are not our health issues. We may have health issues; however, they do not define us. In today's PEP Talk I discuss simple steps you can take, today, to assist your body in overcoming health challenges.    Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Don't Be a Victim of Your Diagnosis - Episode #26, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.    Originally posted July 2015 on YouTube.

Originally posted June 2015 on YouTube. Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Mindfulness – Simple, Not Easy – Episode #25.  Mindfulness is an extremely simple technique that provides profound health benefits; however, it isn't always so easy to do. Today's PEP Talk provides some suggestions on how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Mindfulness – Simple, Not Easy – Episode #25, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully/mindfully to attain true PEP for life.     

Originally published May 2015 on YouTube.    Today's PEP Talk is a rebroadcast from when I was doing my PEP Talks in a video format. With the help of my trusted technology expert, Lucia, the audio has been extracted from the video to create a podcast.   Over the next several months, we will be airing all of my retro PEP Talks so all PEP Talks can be found on my website or whichever service you utilize to listen to your podcasts.   There are times when I encourage a client to listen to one of my past PEP Talks and I cannot remember if it was a video PEP Talk or a podcast. Now a person can simply go to my website, enter a key word in the search bar of my website, and find what they are looking for.   Now, on with today's PEP Talk... Welcome to today's PEP Talk, More Curious Than Afraid. In today's PEP Talk I encourage you to approach life with a sense of curiosity versus fear. I also share a personal example of a time when I chose curiosity over fear.   Often times, people allow fear to hold them back – to keep them from growing and experiencing life more fully. If we are curious about life, we grow as a person, and we face experiences we may not otherwise encounter.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – More Curious Than Afraid, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Sleep is Emotional First Aid – Episode #23  In January, I discussed how vital it is to receive restorative sleep and I also reviewed some tips to assist you in receiving quality sleep.  In this podcast, I want to share some additional information I learned listening to a podcast with Professor Matthew Walker on Dr. Chatterjee's Feel Better Live More podcast, Episode #147.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today's PEP Talk – Sleep is Emotional First Aid – Episode #23, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

I revisit last month’s PEP Talk by further explaining the ‘health snacks’ in the heart category from Dr. Chatterjee’s book, Feel Better in 5.   I also provide a health snack for the mind – the 5-Step Release. If you have something that is preoccupying your mind, I am hopeful you will find this technique helpful in releasing it.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – 5-Step Release and Listener Question – Episode #22, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.